Stratford baby death investigated

Daniel Tepfer

Updated 11:47 pm, Tuesday, February 26, 2013

STRATFORD -- Police confirmed Tuesday they are investigating the untimely death of a young child.

The infant was found dead in a home here during the weekend, police sources said.

Police would not disclose the name of the infant or the address. Sources said the state Department of Children and Families had previously been involved with the family, but would not disclose further details.

"It's still under investigation," said Police Lt. Frank Eannotti. "Nobody has been charged yet and we are awaiting information from the State Medical Examiner's office."

He would not provide any more information, stating, "It's a real sensitive issue."

"We are saddened by the death of this young child and recognize the great pain this is causing the child's family and all the people who knew the child," said DCF spokesman Gary Kleeblatt. "The cause of death remains unknown and we are working together with investigators."